Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, announced she would not attend a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, citing concerns over Catalonia's financing and alleged defamation. This decision dominated the day's political discourse, with the PP backing Ayuso and the government criticizing her stance. Meanwhile, the CIS poll showed the PP narrowing the gap with PSOE amidst ongoing judicial controversies. The Audiencia Nacional rejected the PP's lawsuit against PSOE for alleged illegal financing. In transportation news, the sale of Renfe tickets remained blocked following a weekend of railway chaos, with Minister Óscar Puente not ruling out sabotage in the Atocha tunnel derailment. Internationally, Israel continued its attacks on Gaza, including strikes on UN schools.